The ability to move the taskbar—Windows’ bar that holds icons like Start, search, and open programs—to the top or side of the screen has been available since Windows 95. However, this feature was removed with the release of Windows 11 in 2021 and remained absent until the September 2026 Patch Tuesday update. This update, labeled KB5124008, is applicable to the 24H2 and 25H2 versions of Windows 11 and brings affected PCs to build numbers 26100.9445 or 26200.9445, depending on the specific Windows version. While primarily a security update that fixes 974 issues—a record for Microsoft—it also introduces several long-awaited features, including the return of taskbar customization. With this update, users can now place the taskbar on the left, top, right, or bottom of the screen, and the system provides a preview of each configuration. The Start menu and search bar automatically adjust based on the taskbar's position, and icon alignment recalculates itself to fit the new layout. Animations, such as tooltips, also change depending on where the taskbar is placed. Additionally, users can reduce the taskbar's size, though it still cannot be moved using drag-and-drop. Instead, users must adjust settings through the Windows Settings app. Other notable features include the ability to resize the Start menu, with three different formats available. Users can now hide specific elements, including the menu's name and profile picture. The update also allows users to exclude Bing results and Microsoft Store suggestions from system search. File Explorer now loads faster, and shutting down your PC no longer requires waiting for an update to install. These changes aim to improve user experience and efficiency. The KB5124008 update is already available for download through Settings > Windows Update. However, Microsoft is rolling out the update gradually, so even after installation, users may not see all the new features immediately. Some features might take a few days or even weeks to activate on individual machines, as Microsoft enables them one by one over time. This phased rollout ensures that the update is stable and performs well across a wide range of devices.